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Occoquan Reservoir
Reservoir
body of water
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Boat ramps and fishing access near here
1 boat ramp mapped at or near Occoquan Reservoir
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Safe to eat? Fish consumption advisories
The Virginia Department of Health lists 2 advisories for fish from all or part of this water, shown here exactly as VDH publishes them. Each applies to the section VDH names, which may not include this spot.
Occoquan Reservoir
Applies to: from the backwaters of the Occoquan Reservoir on the Bull Run arm near Hemlock Overlook Regional Park and just upstream of Davis Ford Road on the Occoquan River arm down to the water supply dam of the Fairfax County Water Authority; Broad Run from the outlet of Lake Manassas downstream to the confluence with Cedar Run; Bull Run from the I-66 bridge downstream to the backwaters of the Occoquan Reservoir on the Bull Run arm near Hemlock Overlook Regional Park; Cub Run from the confluence with Elklick Run downstream to the confluence with Bull Run; and South Run from the outlet of Lake Brittle downstream to the confluence with Lake Manassas (Broad Run)
≤ 2 meals/month
- Fish Species
- Bluegill Sunfish
- Contaminants
- PFOS
Locality: Fairfax Co., Fauquier Co., Manassas, Prince William Co.
Occoquan River/ Occoquan Reservoir
Applies to: tidal portion below the Occoquan River from the Occoquan Reservoir dam downstream to Occoquan Bay including Belmont Bay and the backwaters of the Occoquan Reservoir on the Bull Run arm near Hemlock Overlook Regional Park and just upstream of Davis Ford Road on the Occoquan River arm down to the water supply dam of the Fairfax County Water Authority
Do not eat
- Fish Species
- Largemouth Bass
- Contaminants
- PFOS
Locality: Fairfax Co., Prince William Co.
VDH: Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and young children are advised not to eat any fish listed in a fish consumption advisory.
Source: Virginia Department of Health, Fish Consumption Advisory. VDH page last updated Aug 11, 2026. Checked against the VDH page on Oct 28, 2026. Advisories are reviewed and can change; check VDH before you keep your catch.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Occoquan Reservoir?
- Occoquan Reservoir is a reservoir in Virginia.
- Can you swim at Occoquan Reservoir?
- There is no fixed answer for Occoquan Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Occoquan Reservoir in Virginia. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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Location & Contact
Virginia
🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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